Oceanside Pier View South Beach(Oceanside City Beach)

Located to the south of Oceanside Pier, Oceanside Pier View South Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the city of Oceanside. The beach is large and has light brown sand, and offers many amenities including lifeguards, picnic areas, barbecues, showers, restrooms, and vending machines. Oceanside Pier View South Beach is easily accessible - it’s located near 200 The Strand North. There is a paid parking lot for the beach located near the intersection of South Pacific Street and Seagaze Drive, and another paid parking lot located north of the Oceanside Pier adjacent to the beach. However, we recommend visiting early as these spots often fill up quickly.

Oceanside Pier View South Beach offers many fun activities including surfing, skimboarding, paddle boarding, bodysurfing, sailboating, kayaking, canoeing, kitesurfing, swimming, fishing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, and sunbathing. If you are planning to go into the water near Oceanside Pier View South Beach, we recommend being careful as the water is known to have rip currents. Moreover, we recommend visiting early as the water can get crowded near the beach. During summers, city officials often allot separate spaces in the water for swimming and surfing, so it is advisable to look out for the boundaries marked along the beach shoreline. The presence of a children’s playground and picnic areas often make this beach an ideal place for family visits. The water near the beach is home to a number of animals including seals, sea lions, dolphins, and migrating whales (between December to April). The 2,000-feet long Oceanside Pier near the beach offers great spots for fishing and also offers an incredible Instagram-worthy view of the Pacific Ocean. The Junior Seau Amphitheatre, which hosts numerous exciting events including movie screenings and concerts, is also close to Oceanside Pier View South Beach.

There are many attractions near Oceanside Pier View South Beach. Mission San Luis Rey de Francia is a Catholic mission built in the 18th century and features a museum that offers an interesting view into the early history of the state of California. The California Surf Museum offers informative exhibits on the surf culture in California and the United States and also hosts a number of events including fundraising events, an annual surf-themed film festival, book signings, and concerts. The nearby Oceanside Harbor Village offers a variety of exciting shopping stores, boat rentals for wildlife-watching and fishing tours, and restaurants.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Oceanside Pier View South Beach. 333 Pacific is an upscale restaurant that offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience and serves excellent seafood dishes and steaks. A family-friendly restaurant is the Beach Break Cafe which was given Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award in2020 and offers delicious breakfast dishes including pancakes, omelets, and burgers which are served in generous portions. Another good restaurant is the modestly priced Miramar Fish Tacos & Beer which offers outstanding seafood tacos.

If you are looking for a hotel near Oceanside Pier View South Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort and Spa offers numerous amenities including a restaurant, a lounge, a hot tub, a spa, a fitness center, a pool, and a fire pit. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Holiday Inn Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area which offers a variety of amenities including a restaurant (offering free service to kids under 12), a pool, and a gym. Another good and affordable hotel is the modestly priced 2-Star Ramada by Wyndham Oceanside which offers many amenities including complimentary breakfast and a gym.